ROCHESTER — Donald E. Chesnel of Rochester was recently recognized for his service on the Board of Directors of Volunteer NH, based in Concord.

Chesnel spent six years on the board and was involved with program planning, special events, a term as treasurer and the Executive Committee. He was recognized for his efforts by outgoing Board Chair Dick McIntire at the annual business meeting.

Some of its activities include:

-- Organizing and hosting the annual Governor's Conference on Volunteerism,

-- Providing information and resources to volunteers and volunteer programs through our website;

-- Administering AmeriCorps programs in New Hampshire;

-- Offering education and training for New Hampshire nonprofit,

-- State agency and business volunteer initiatives;

-- Providing volunteer recognition through the Spirit of New Hampshire Awards Ceremony and the Volunteer of the Month Awards

-- About Volunteer NH -- Volunteer NH is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the tradition of service in New Hampshire. Building on that strong volunteer spirit, it supports and sponsors national service initiatives and provide training, recognition, and a central site for volunteers and volunteer programs to help them strengthen their communities.